5 Fun Ways to enjoy International Workers Day

Every May 1st usually marked as International Workers Day started in the 1860’s. Back then workers campaigned for shorter working hours in many countries. Specifically, on May 1, 1886, workers in Canada and the United States, held peaceful strikes and rallies to demand an eight-hour work day. In Nigeria, May 1st became a national holiday […]

Every May 1st usually marked as International Workers Day started in the 1860’s.

Back then workers campaigned for shorter working hours in many countries.

Specifically, on May 1, 1886, workers in Canada and the United States, held peaceful strikes and rallies to demand an eight-hour work day.

In Nigeria, May 1st became a national holiday in 1981 after it was declared by People Redemption Party (PRP) Government of Kano State.

The International Workers’ Day now commemorate many events in the struggle to better working condition around the world.

While commemorating the day, you can do the following activities to spice up a memorable holiday.

 

TAKE A DAY TRIP

With the whole day to yourself, you can take a road trip with friends or family members to explore your community. Visit drivable distance and enjoy the views of your environment. Make sure you have snacks and preferably fresh fruit juice to enjoy the day.

 

HOST INDOOR GAMES

Invite friends and neighbors to a mini Olympic Games with different sporting activities that are fun, easy and engaging.

THANK A FELLOW WORKER

It’s a workers day, so invite your colleagues or other workers who make your life easier for movies or lunch would definitely put smiles on their faces.  Do not forget to let them know you appreciate their efforts in their respective fields.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Try out something you have never done before with either friends or family. Try painting, swimming, fishing, reading, etc

 

GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT

Treat yourself to a day of rest, fun and relaxation. You can give yourself a beauty treatment, facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and makeovers. You can lodge in a hotel to enjoy a different atmosphere and you can also opt to spend the day at a spa with your friends instead.